41 Orchard Drive, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2QQ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,475 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £755,842 , which equates to approximately £513 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Jul 2014 for £499,950. Since then, the value has increased by £255,892, representing a 51.2% increase, or approximately 4.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £755,842 is:

  • 0.4% higher than the average property price on Orchard Drive
  • 3.8% higher than the average in the AL2 2QQ postcode area
  • and 9.8% higher than the average price for St. Albans as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 25 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1475 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£755,842
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£513
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

41 Orchard Drive, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2QQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 25 Feb 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Apr 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 12.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to AL2 2QQ

5 th / 12
Price Rank
4% higher than average
2 nd / 9
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in AL2 2QQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 9 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£755,842
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
21 Jul 2014
£499,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £157,000
sale date: 10 Jul 1998
rooms: 6
size: 1321 sq ft
sale price: £322,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2003
rooms: 5
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £153,000
sale date: 17 Jul 1997

Data Sources

The property at 41 Orchard Drive, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2QQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 25 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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